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‘The Masked Singer’ unveils identity of Poodle

A comedian and LGBT advocate was behind the costume

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Margaret Cho as Poodle on ‘The Masked Singer.’ (Screenshot via YouTube)

“The Masked Singer” bid farewell to Poodle on the fourth episode of the season after she brought in the least amount of votes for the night.

In this singing competition, celebrity judges try to guess which celebrities are masquerading as animal characters.

Poodle, Alien, Bee, Rabbit and Raven all duked it out with performances but Poodle’s cover of “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper failed to bring in enough studio audience votes for her to stay.

When a character is voted off they are forced to take off their mask and reveal which celebrity they are. Throughout the show, the characters give clues as to who they are. Among Poodle’s clues was that she is an advocate for the LGBT community. Judges Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger, Robin Thicke, along with guest judge Joel McHale, all had various guesses for Poodle. Some believed it was Jillian Michaels behind the mask while others guessed Kathy Griffin or Judge Judy.

However, when the Poodle unmasked it was unveiled that comedian Margaret Cho had been competing.

Jeong was particularly shocked as Cho played his sister on his sitcom “Dr. Ken.”

“You are the reason I am a comedian,” Jeong praised Cho.

“I loved being on ‘The Masked Singer’,” Cho said after the reveal. “It was so exciting to be hidden behind everything. I really am good friends with Ken Jeong. I played his sister on his TV show. I’m really glad that people got to see a different side to who I am. I think the poodle mask was me because I’m fluffy and I’m pink but I’m still a bitch.”

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PHOTOS: Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade

Annual LGBTQ celebration held in Dutch city during World Pride

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A scene from the 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Editor’s note: International News Editor Michael K. Lavers and Photo Editor Michael Key are on assignment in the Netherlands through Aug. 10.

AMSTERDAM — The 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade was held on Saturday, Aug. 1.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Michael K. Lavers)

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PHOTOS: Lambda Legal in the Pines

Fundraiser held at ‘Normal Heart’ house

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A scene from the 'Lambda Legal in the Pines' fundraiser on July 25. (Photo by Santiago Felipe)

The LGBTQ organization Lambda Legal held its annual “Lambda Legal in the Pines” fundraiser on Saturday, July 25. The event was held at a house on Fire Island featured in Ryan Murphy’s 2014 HBO film, “The Normal Heart.”

Organizers say over $500,000 was raised to support Lambda Legal’s national litigation and advocacy work.

(Photos by Santiago Felipe)

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Spark Social open mic night planned for Aug. 13

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Spark Social will host “Open Mic Night” on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Spark Social will host “Open Mic Night” on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m.

Get ready to share your talent or just kick back and enjoy some great performances. This event is a fun, laid-back vibe where everyone’s welcome to take the stage. Sign-ups are first-come, first-served, but you can also DM Spark Social on Instagram to reserve a performance spot. Whether you’re a singer, poet, or comedian, this is your chance to get on stage and share your art. More details are available on Eventbrite

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